Younger Boy left his backpack at the home of Mom and Dad J over the weekend.

He told me this morning it is "all my fault" that he doesn't have it, because I let him take it with him.  When I told him he didn't ask about taking it he just took it the blame then switched to Mom and Dad J.  They didn't remind him he took it.

I explained to him that the consequences of not having it are partially his.  He needs to start to take responsibility for his homework and his things.

I was rewarded with a slam of the car door and a clenched jaw.